Print This PageYou support the work of FiftyForward by attending events that honor crowning achievers, provide world class music or art or celebrate a community. Each year FiftyForward plans and hosts many special fundraising events. Join us for a good time for a good cause.
Crown Affair
This event is FiftyForward’s annual signature fundraising event. A popular evening featuring a reception, silent auction and a dinner catered by a local, well known chef. The event highlight is the presentation of the Crowning Achievement Award to community leaders who are generous in the support of FiftyForward and other community causes. A corporate Crowning Achievement Award is also presented to a business in recognition of extraordinary corporate philanthropy.
Please visit the Crown Affair page to view more details on the event, the honorees and sponsors.
Save the date!
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2019
Location: FiftyForward/Patricia Hart Building
Tickets: $250/person
To purchase tickets: please visit our donate page and note Crown Affair in the comments section.
Crown Affair Patrons Party: April 14, 2019
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Ralph, Crown Affair Coordinator at (615) 743-3409 or email at eralph@fiftyforward.org
Whistlestop
Located close to historic railroad tracks, FiftyForward Madison Station holds its annual Whistlestop fundraiser in the spring. The celebration is attended by members, community leaders and guests. Following a reception with a silent auction and a sumptuous buffet, the program features a celebrity emcee, top notch musical entertainment, the naming of the center’s Volunteer of the Year and concludes with a live auction.
Date: March 7, 2019
Location: Madison Station
Ticket prices: $75 or $500 for table of 8
For more information about this event, please contact Brandy Lamb, Madison Station Center Director: blamb@fiftyforward.org
Katie Reed Golf Classic
benefiting FiftyForward College Grove
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2019 (date tentative)
Location: Henry Horton State Park
Ellington Golf Course
Registration: 7 a.m.
Tee Off: 8 a.m.
FiftyForward College Grove is delighted to host the Katie Reed Golf Classic, named for a much loved College Grove resident and FiftyForward member. In fact, nowadays, though she spent many years volunteering at the center, you will find Katie Reed here most Tuesdays and Thursdays, playing Canasta with her friends.
Four Player Scramble, Mulligans, goodie bags and lunch
Prizes awarded for: Longest drive, Closest to pin, Putting contest, Three flights 1st, 2nd, 3rd place
Registration Form
For more information, contact: Sarah Stephens, Director, FiftyForward College Grove
(615) 368-7093 sstephens@fiftyforward.org
Hats Off to Bordeaux!
FiftyForward Bordeaux will host the 8th annual Hats Off to Bordeaux! luncheon and hat fashion show on Friday, June 29, 2018. Come enjoy a catered lunch, a silent auction and the finest of millinery creations with community leaders, members and friends all wearing fabulous hats.
Date: Friday, June 28, 2019 (date tentative)
Location: FiftyForward/Patricia Hart Building
Time: 11 a.m. Silent Auction; Luncheon, noon
Tickets: $40/person; Tables of 8, $300
For more information about this event, please call FiftyForward Bordeaux for information on reserving a table, (615) 248-2272.
Music and Memories
This annual popular FiftyForward Martin Center fundraising event has featured musical concerts in a spectrum of styles, including Grand Ole Opry legends, jazz piano, the WannaBeetles, an all-string Nashville Symphony chamber group, Joe Dee Messina, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, the Grascals, Melinda Doolittle and Amy Grant. The evening event features a festive reception at FiftyForward Martin Center before the sell-out show.
Date: late May or early June 2019 (TBD)
Location: The Franklin Theatre
VIP Package $110 at 6 p.m. includes
VIP reception and concert at The Franklin Theatre, Premier Seating at the Theatre. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres and then the show!
Event is held at The Franklin Theatre, 417 Main Street, Franklin, TN
*To purchase concert only tickets, visit us on the web at www.franklintheatre.com
or call the Theatre at (615) 538-2076 on sale April 22.
For more information about this event, please contact Sherry Coss, scoss@fiftyforward.org
Martin Masters Art Show and Sale
This year marks the 21th anniversary of FiftyForward Martin Center. Join us for this popular annual art exposition and sale. The event opens with a sneak preview and special reception on Thursday evening, 5-7:30 PM with wine and hors d’oeuvres. (This is a ticketed event and those attending have the first opportunity to purchase art before the show opens to the public on Friday and Saturday.) Over the past six years, the show has featured more than 40 artists annually with attendance in excess of 600 over the three days. Each year’s show features one well known and respected artist and a sampling of his/her work. Visitors are amazed at the high quality of art displayed by Williamson County artists, including center members.
This year’s event featured artist Frank Baggett. 
Location: FiftyForward Martin Center
Date: Oct. 19-20, 2018
For more information on this event, please contact Joyce Keistler, jkeistler@fiftyforward.org
FiftyForward and Barry Coggins present the 19th annual golf tournament
benefiting FiftyForward Meals on Wheels
Join us in raising awareness of hunger among older adults and raising funds to help!
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018: Writer’s Night; Douglas Corner Café, 2106 8th Ave S., Nashville, 37204: 6-8 p.m., $10 suggested cover
Friday, Sept. 28, 2018: FiftyForward Meals on Wheels Barry-oke (karaoke); Carl’s Corner, 3765 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, 37211; 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018
For more information, please contact Barry Coggins,
615-481-1050; barrycoggins@comcast.net
FiftyForward Donelson Station Casino Night
Date: Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Tickets: $75 per person which includes two drink tickets with admission. To reserve your tickets or for more information, call 615-883-8375.
Come join the fun and try your luck!
On the heels of the very successful casino night last year, FiftyForward Donelson Station (108 Donelson Pike, Nashville 37214) will again be hosting a casino night which features several games – blackjack, poker, Texas Hold ’em, craps and slot machines. The event also featured live jazz music and a wonderful reception by The Donelson Café. If you don’t play, you can use your play voucher for prize drawings. If you want to learn the games, the dealers will teach.
For more information, call 615-883-8375.
FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center
An Evening in Old Hollywood
Date: Friday, Sept.28, 2018
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: To be held at sister center, FiftyForward Martin Center, 960 Heritage Way, Brentwood, 37027.
Tickets: $75 per person, $50 for FiftyForward members. Tickets can be purchased by calling 615-622-3040 or can be purchased through FiftyForward.org donation page (https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/FiftyForward/OnlineDonation.html). Simply fill out the page and in the comments write in how many tickets and event name. For more information or to become a sponsor, contact Derek Stogner, 615-673-8715; dstogner@fiftyforward.org.
FiftyForward J.L. Turner Center goes “old school” Hollywood glam for its first fundraising and friendraising event, An Evening in Old Hollywood, Friday, Sept. 28, 6-9 p.m. to be held at its sister center, FiftyForward Martin Center (906 Heritage Way, Brentwood 37027). Arrive in style on the red carpet, enjoy a catered dinner, silent auction, live music from the 1940s and, of course, dancing.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the programs and services of FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center. Established in 2006, the center serves more than 860 members annually. The FiftyForward J. L. Turner Center has created a strong community of members since its opening in 2006 inside the Bellevue Family YMCA. All YMCA members 50+ are automatically given center membership in order to take advantage of the center’s innovative and engaging programs.
The silent auction will highlight items from Nashville Predators, Batch Nashville, TPAC, The Nashville Ballet, Bongo Java, Nashville Sounds, Cabot Creamery, Loveless Cafe and more! Entertainment will provided by the Larry Mechum Quartet, playing jazz and swing from the 1940s. Sponsors include Edward Jones Financial, Monell’s, Moore & Moore Garden Center, and Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance. Dinner by CRAVE Catering.